Behind the scenes Creating a new trail in The Cotswolds The Hay Meadow The January day began cold. Wrapped in multiple layers of clothes and with hats, gloves and a waterproof we pack a flask of hot coffee and set out for The Cotswolds to create a brand new trail. (We being Alison and […]
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Did you know that we have Foot Trails gift vouchers available to purchase? They make a gorgeous gift for anyone who dreams of walking the English countryside. Please order early, especially if you live overseas. We can also send you digital gift vouchers but we think the real think by post makes a lovely
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Friday 28 September 2018, a mixed group of people gathered on the Fonthill Country Estate in deepest rural Wiltshire (South West England) to celebrate the last decade of Foot Trails, the opening of our new HQ and to look forward with us to the next steps (excuse the pun!) for Foot Trails
New rural HQ for Team Foot Trails Read More »
Have you dreamed of walking through the English countryside? You can, with a custom made Foot Trail. Our 2019 brochure is now live and we are open for 2019 bookings. With 55 pages of trails, inspiration, ideas and suggestions you can walk and dream your way through each page, discovering who Foot Trails are as
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New trail – Winchcombe Royal (Behind the scenes)
The Cotswolds, South West England
Creating trails is hugely enjoyable. It’s something I’ve been part of for 16 years.
Designing experiences that help you, our guests, to get yourself off the beaten track, away from the crowds and deep into rural South West England.
Hidden roman villa in the woods – Creating a new Cotswolds trail Read More »
As winter deepens we wait eagerly for days like today. Clear skies promise frost, ice and a spectacular sunrise.
Dressed warmly for an English winter with wool scarves and gloves, warm coats and waterproof boots we head out of our Wiltshire home and base and up onto the hills of Salisbury Plain.
Up and Out with a Winter Sunrise Read More »
Out in the woods over the weekend I am reminded of the amazing beauty in our English countryside at this time of year.
As Foot Trails Founder and CEO I am often asked, what do you do?
Good question.
Interview in the woods – my role at Foot Trails, Alison Read More »
Saturday morning and our Trip Planner David Howell is busy taking care of emails, calls and requests from guests looking to travel with us in 2018. It’s a busy time of year.
Each Foot Trail is custom made.
What does this mean?
Custom made walking. What is it? Read More »
Surely one of the greatest joys of walking is its ability to hone our observation skills.
I’ve loved being outside all my life, and for the last 17 years that passion has played it’s part in my efforts contributing to the team, here at Foot Trails.
Honing observation skills with walking Read More »
The new Foot Trails brochure for 2018 is now live and available for you to read and view. We’re delighted to share it with you.
NEW! 2018 Foot Trails brochure is launched Read More »
We arrived in the southern Cotswolds with a 60% chance of lunchtime rain, but we were excited, undeterred and prepared. Two sturdy storm proof umbrellas (do give them a try) were strapped firmly to the outside of David’s rucksack.
The Navigation – A new walking trail for the Cotswolds Read More »
We have enjoyed spotting this visitor at our Wiltshire base during the last few weeks!
Hedgehogs are tiny spiny animals who are one of the most familiar of Britain’s wild animals.
Small, spiny visitors at our Wiltshire base Read More »
